How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei?

A direct flight from BKI to TPE takes about 2h 51m, based on a typical jet cruise speed.

Is there a nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei?

Yes - 2 airline(s) currently operate this route.

Kota Kinabalu to Taipei flight distance & time (BKI-TPE)

How far is Kota Kinabalu from Taipei by plane? The great circle distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is 2,189 km / 1,182 nm, about 2h 51m flight time, with an initial heading of 14° (NNE).

From	Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), Kota Kinabalu, MY
To	Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Taipei, TW
Distance	2,189 km · 1,182 nm · 1,360 mi
Initial heading	14° (NNE)

Airlines on this route

AirAsia (AK)
Malaysia Airlines (MH)

Aircraft with enough range to fly BKI to TPE nonstop

Type	Range
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II	1,188 nm / 2,200 km
Mikojan Gurewitsch / Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-19	1,188 nm / 2,200 km
Northrop F-89 Scorpion	1,188 nm / 2,200 km
PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-130 Orlik	1,188 nm / 2,200 km
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II	1,188 nm / 2,200 km
Consolidated PB2Y Coronado	1,191 nm / 2,206 km
McDonnell F3H / F-3 Demon	1,191 nm / 2,206 km
Grumman G-73 Mallard	1,199 nm / 2,221 km
Adam Aircraft A700	1,200 nm / 2,222 km
Diamond Aircraft DA42 Twin Star	1,200 nm / 2,222 km
BAe, British Aerospace / McDonnell Douglas Harrier II / Harrier AV-8B	1,200 nm / 2,222 km
BAe, British Aerospace / McDonnell Douglas Harrier II / Harrier AV-8B	1,200 nm / 2,222 km
BAe, British Aerospace / McDonnell Douglas Harrier II / Harrier AV-8B	1,200 nm / 2,222 km
Fuji / Rockwell FA-300 / Commander 700	1,202 nm / 2,226 km
Fuji / Rockwell FA-300 / Commander 700	1,202 nm / 2,226 km
Douglas A-26 / B-26 Invader	1,217 nm / 2,254 km
Bristol 156 Beaufighter	1,217 nm / 2,254 km
Douglas B-23 Dragon	1,217 nm / 2,254 km
Pilatus PC-7	1,220 nm / 2,259 km
EMBRAER EMB 121 Xingu	1,226 nm / 2,271 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Kota Kinabalu from Taipei?: The great circle distance between Kota Kinabalu and Taipei is 2,189 km (1,182 nm / 1,360 mi).
How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei?: A direct flight from BKI to TPE takes about 2h 51m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei?: Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.